The Stress Nanny with Lindsay Miller

Welcome to this episode of the Stress Nanny podcast where child development expert Lindsay Miller shares fun, research-backed ways to teach kids mindfulness and emotional regulation.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with educator and entrepreneur Kailey Lefko about Educalme, an easy-to-implement social and emotional learning program for teachers. To start off: Kailey's background Kaile...

In today's episode, Lindsay shares ideas and practices to help you bring self-awareness into your conversations. At the time of recording there are many parents having tough conversations this week as they explain world events. The goal with this episode is to help you process your feelings so that you can show up for your kids as they process their feelings. Segment 1: Why is Self-Awareness...

In this episode of The Stress Nanny Podcast, after sharing what you can expect from the podcast moving forward, I share conversation-starters that will help you support your anxious child. While it can be challenging to sit with an anxious child, supporting them as they notice, process and respond to anxiety is key to helping them manage big feelings. In this brief episode, I share tips and activi...

Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to help families optimize stress and live happier, healthier lives.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with emotional wellness advocate Ashley Williams about how to use mindfulness to increase happiness in family life. Segment 1: Ashley's background Ashley is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Clymb, a...

Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to help families optimize stress and live happier, healthier lives.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with grandma and author Lynne Bowman about how to simplify family life and connect with kids through meaningful moments in the kitchen.  Segment 1: Lynne's background Lynne raised 3 kids as a single mom and i...

Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to help families optimize stress and live happier, healthier lives.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with psychologist and author Dr. Richard Oelberger about how to help high-performance athletes manage stress. Dr. Oelberger teaches people to tune into themselves and cultivate an intentional mindset to manage cha...

Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to optimize stress and live a happier, healthier life.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with Melissa Vogel, founder of Bomb Mom. Melissa is committed to helping women cultivate a fit mind and body.  Her insights help women to feel empowered on their fitness journey. Segment 1: Melissa's journey to becoming a...

Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to optimize stress and live a happier, healthier life.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with Dr. Frieda Birnbaum.  As the oldest woman to give birth to twins at age 62 , Dr. Frieda has an incredible perspective on parenting and shares valuable insights and wisdom for modern parents. Segment 1: Dr. Frieda's I...

Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to optimize stress and live a happier, healthier life.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with Sarah Maynard, founder of The Start Effect who specializes in helping families balance their digital and offline lives. Today's conversation is about how to help teens balance social media use. Segment 1: Sarah'...

Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to optimize stress and live a happier, healthier life.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with DJ Stutz an Early Childhood Specialist with more than 20 years of teaching experience. They talk about how to connect more deeply with your child while being more patient with yourself. Segment 1: DJ's Introduction I...

Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to optimize stress and live a happier, healthier life.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with Josie Warren who is an autoimmune expert focused on helping people reverse illness by letting go of emotional stress. Lindsay Miller, a stress optimization expert will help us explore how Josie's inspiring story and...

Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to manage stress and live a happier, healthier life.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with Dr. Gary Sprouse, a doctor and author who focuses on helping people reduce stress. Lindsay Miller, a stress management expert will help us explore how Dr.  Sprouse's groundbreaking insights help us rethink stress. Segm...

Welcome to this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, where we explore ways to manage stress and live a happier, healthier life.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with Dan Clouser, a sports enthusiast who decided to leave his job at the sports non-profit he'd created to travel the country in an RV with his wife and golden retriever.  Lindsay Miller, a stress management expert will he...

In this episode of the #6 ranked stress podcast, I talk with Debra Woog, a Crisis Navigation Partner. Debra helps clients through tough life experiences. With many hours spent supporting people through divorce, a child's diagnosis, high intensity conflict and more, Debra shares 3 ways that we can take good care of ourselves during crisis. Debra A. Woog (pronounced like “Vogue” magazine) is a...

Here on the #8 ranked stress podcast,  I partner with parents to keep an eye on the family's stress levels. This week we're talking about how to give kids a sense of control when we ask them to do something. Because we're trying to keep them safe and help them grow, we often give kids a lot of instructions. When kids feel like they don't have a lot of control they push back and...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, I chat with Dr. Vic Manzo. He shares insights on how to be aware of the energy we bring to our family interactions. With relatable stories and practical exercises, Vic will empower you to change the energy you bring to your family interactions to improve your relationships. Dr. Vic Manzo is an International Business Success Coach, Founder of the Bil...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, I interview author Deborah Covell Fletcher about her experience raising twins. One of her daughters has severe disabilities and her other daughter dealt with bullying. With her characteristic humor and gentleness, Deb guides us through how she dealt with the emotions of those moments and the ways she transformed sadness into advocacy for herself an...

In this episode of the #8-ranked stress podcast we are talking about the power of peer tutoring. Dr. Brian Johnson, owner of Peer Potential Consulting guides us through the many benefits of peer tutoring and outlines how easy it can be to set up a sustainable peer tutoring program at your child's school. With years of helping schools set up peer tutoring programs, Dr. Johnson's approach...

This week on the #8 ranked stress podcast I share a life hack from my dear friend Rochelle. Each year she chooses a word to focus on for the whole year. The word is kind of a touchstone and an inspiration for how she wants to live through the year. Different from an intention or a goal, the word is just a gentle reminder of the ways she wants to show up in all the places she shows up. On this epis...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast Greg Hammer , MD, Stanford School of Medicine professor, physician, best-selling author, and mindfulness expert shares tips to become more nonjudgmental and explains the benefits. With practices that you can easily try today, he guides us through his GAIN acronym, making it easy to remember the 4 steps to letting go of judgment. Of all the episodes I...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast we explore the power of gratitude when it comes to reducing stress. My guest, Phil Barth is a hilarious stress reducing author and keynote speaker. After suffering a "small" heart attack, he realized stress relief had to come first in order for him to keep his quality of life. In his playful and entertaining way, Phil shares a variety of tr...

In this episode I share simple ways to incorporate mindfulness throughout the day. Often we feel hesitant to practice mindfulness because we think it has to be complicated or because meditation seems foreign. In reality, mindfulness is being fully present and you can practice mindfulness in small ways throughout the day. Listen for some sure-fire ways to bring a little calm and presence into your...

In this episode, Sherly Anjanette and I talk about overcoming imposter syndrome and showing up courageously and intentionally. Sheryl's tools will help you stop beating yourself up and release the crippling hold of anxiety so you can tackle dreams both big and small. Listen and let go of the worry that you're not enough. Sheryl Anjanette is an author (The Imposter Lies Within: Silence Yo...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, I chat with Kathleen Donnelly Israel who spent 14 years caring for her ailing husband. During that time she dove into her own healing journey and learned a lot in the process. After Ron's death, she decided to go to Europe and walk the Camino. During this episode we explore her journey and compare the things she learned to the figurative journe...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, I talk with Barbara Ann Mojica, author and created of the Little Miss History book series. She shares her insights on engaging kids in conversations, making history come alive and parenting in a way that builds wonder and connection. Using experiences she's gleaned from talking with readers around the world, Barbara's books and perspective...